Sports Performance Specialist

This position has been filled - Job#: 453368242

Job Summary

Currently seeking a Sports Performance Specialist.

Under the general direction of the Director of Sports Performance, this position will manage all phases of the performance training programs for Women's Basketball and other sport to be determined.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, design, implement, and administer strength training programs unique to the assigned sport(s) and to each individual student-athlete, utilizing evidence based practices and current industry training practices.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes during strength and conditioning training sessions. Use discretion and independent judgement in developing and establishing goals, rules, expectations, and motivations for assigned teams and each individual student-athlete.
• Conduct appropriate pre-training session and pre-contest preparations and warm ups, working with qualified sports medicine personnel or athletic trainers during all training sessions and contests.
• Provides nutrition counseling as needed to student athlete to enhance sports performance.
• Educates student athletes in NCAA Drug Free Sport policies for assigned sport teams.
• Ensure at all times that the equipment and exercises are following best practices to safeguard the student athlete and the facility.
• Develop programs by evaluating current physical conditioning, having a knowledge of the various sports and associated exercises, tailoring strength programs for specific needs, demonstrating proper performance of exercises, ensuring proper execution by student athletes for both efficiency and safety; manage programs by monitoring progress and providing an assessment of development.